CVE-2015-6969

Name: CVE-2015-6969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-16T14:59:11.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/2k11.min.js in the 2k11 theme in Serendipity before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user name in a comment, which is not properly handled in a Reply link.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/2k11.min.js in the 2k11 theme in Serendipity before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user name in a comment, which is not properly handled in a Reply link.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S9y	Serendipity	<= 2.0.1

References

http://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/Serendipity-201-Persistent-XSS-51.htmlExploit
http://blog.s9y.org/archives/265-Serendipity-2.0.2-Security-Fix-Release.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133427/Serendipity-2.0.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/9Exploit, Patch
http://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/Serendipity-201-Persistent-XSS-51.htmlExploit
http://blog.s9y.org/archives/265-Serendipity-2.0.2-Security-Fix-Release.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133427/Serendipity-2.0.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/9Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6969?

How severe is CVE-2015-6969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6969?

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Source: NVD / NIST